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Full-Time

Director – Product Management

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Magnite

Magnite

501-1,000 employees

Sell-side platform for programmatic advertising

Consumer Software
Entertainment

Compensation Overview

$180k - $200kAnnually

+ Annual Variable Bonus + Company Equity

Senior

Los Angeles, CA, USA + 1 more

More locations: New York, NY, USA

Hybrid schedule: remote on Monday and Friday, in-office on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.

Category
Product Management
Product
Required Skills
Sales
Data Science
Product Management
SQL
Marketing
Data Analysis
Requirements
  • 8+ years of experience in software product management working in complex cross-functional environments on large-scale, enterprise platforms.
  • Experience in digital media and ad tech, including the online video, CTV, display, and mobile advertising spaces, both from a sell-side and buy-side perspective, and industry standards, is a strong plus.
  • Strong domain expertise in one or more areas of ad tech, such as SSP, DSP, DMP, etc.
  • 5+ years experience leading and managing teams.
  • Proven experience driving all elements of the product development lifecycle. Comfortable with roadmap development and writing detailed product requirements documents that explain both the technical and business problems to be solved.
  • An ability to understand and operate in the technical details.
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with a high degree of comfort in interacting with data (business intelligence, SQL, and advanced spreadsheet skills).
  • Past demonstrated success managing complex products and integrations in medium to large organizations.
  • Demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. You will be responsible for growing new lines of business and making informed decisions with many different stakeholders across the organization.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills and an ability to communicate effectively at multiple levels of the organization, ranging from detailed product documentation for Engineering to executive-level presentation skills to developing Sales training materials, as well as externally with customers and partners.
  • Relevant degree(s) and/or related work experience. Technical background is a requirement.
  • BS/MS in Computer Science or equivalent hands-on experience indicating strong technical and business background.
Responsibilities
  • Work with customers and colleagues across Product Management, Engineering, Data Science, Project Management, Sales, Operations, and Marketing to assess the technical feasibility of features, prioritize among different options, manage product roadmaps, develop product specifications, and drive GTM strategies.
  • Conceptualize the strategy for your product area.
  • Improve and lead the feature request and prioritization process.
  • Collaborate with Engineering and other product managers on features and functionalities to be included in each release and build and grow teams that can effectively do the same.
  • Surface technical and scope trade-offs required to allow the organization to make informed decisions.
  • Define, develop, and execute the roadmap and performance metrics for the DV+ platform.
  • Work with Engineering to plan sprints and longer-term roadmaps.
  • Collaborate with product teams and engineers to bring solutions to market on time and within budget.
  • Ensure effective GTM planning with Commercial and Operations teams, including producing necessary supporting documentation and training.
  • Represent Magnite externally with customers and partners and at industry events and conferences.
  • Build and grow teams that operate through detailed analysis to make informed, data driven suggestions and decisions.
  • Build and grow teams and frameworks that ensure successful dialogue with engineering teams to develop product specifications, data flows, and progress tracking.
  • Coach and mentor junior team members and guide them in their growth and development.

Magnite is a sell-side advertising company that helps publishers and media owners sell their advertising space through programmatic advertising, which automates ad transactions using technology. It provides tools for sellers to optimize their ad inventory and offers buyers access to a wide range of ad inventory with brand protection and fraud prevention features. Unlike competitors, Magnite does not compete with its clients, ensuring a transparent relationship. The company's goal is to maximize advertising revenue for its clients while promoting open-source solutions in the industry.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Los Angeles, California

Founded

N/A

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

2%

1 year growth

3%

2 year growth

3%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Magnite's strategic acquisitions of SpotX and SpringServe have solidified its position as the largest independent CTV video ad platform.
  • The integration of machine learning in their Demand Manager product enhances A/B testing, providing publishers with incremental revenue opportunities.
  • Partnerships with companies like Snowflake and Scop3 demonstrate Magnite's commitment to secure data activation and advertising sustainability.

What critics are saying

  • The highly competitive digital advertising market requires Magnite to continuously innovate to maintain its edge.
  • Integration challenges from multiple acquisitions could lead to operational inefficiencies.

What makes Magnite unique

  • Magnite's commitment to not competing with its clients fosters a transparent and collaborative relationship, unlike some competitors.
  • The company's focus on programmatic advertising and Connected TV (CTV) positions it uniquely in the digital advertising market.
  • Magnite's co-founding of Prebid.org and its open-source solutions for programmatic advertising further distinguish it from competitors.

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